Press Releases
Reschenthaler Votes to Defend Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) defended law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights by opposing H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446. H.R. 8 would criminalize common practices among gun owners while failing to prevent criminals from obtaining firearms, while H.R. 1446 would allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to indefinitely delay legal firearm purchases. Both bills passed the House by near party-line votes. "House Democrats' draconian gun control bills … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Opposing Final Passage of Democrats’ Payoff to Progressives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1319, Congressional Democrats' Payoff to Progressives package. The legislation narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 220-211 and is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden in the coming days. "Democrats now admit this legislation is, in the words of White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, ‘the most progressive … Continue Reading
March 04, 2021
Reschenthaler Reintroduces Bill to Make College More Affordable for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) recently joined with Congressmen G.T. Thompson (PA-15), Tim Ryan (OH-13), and David Trone (MD-06) to reintroduce the Improving College Affordability for Our Guard and Reserve Act. This bipartisan legislation will provide more educational opportunities for our nation's National Guardsmen and reserve personnel by allowing them to claim independent student status when applying for federal student aid. "Our nation relies heavily on our … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Reschenthaler Votes Against Democrats’ Electoral Power Grab
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted no on H.R. 1, House Democrats' "For the Politicians Act." The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 210. "H.R. 1, Congressional Democrats' most pressing priority, is nothing more than a top-down federal power grab that federalizes our elections and ensures a permanent Democrat majority. "Our Constitution grants state legislatures the primary role in establishing election law and … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Reschenthaler, McCaul Introduce Legislation to Combat Predatory Organ Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10) to introduce the Stop Predatory Organ Trafficking Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security to deny a visa or admission into the United States to individuals who engage in organ trafficking. "Too many people throughout the world, especially vulnerable populations and oppressed minorities like the … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Reschenthaler Honors Sacrifice of Pennsylvania’s 14th Quartermaster Detachment During Operation Desert Storm
WASHINGTON, PA - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement recognizing the service and sacrifice of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve during Operation Desert Storm. Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Iraqi-launched SCUD missile attack, which killed 28 soldiers and wounded 99 others. The 14th Quartermaster Detachment, based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, lost 13 soldiers and 43 others were wounded, the greatest number of … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
Reschenthaler, Waltz, and Katko Introduce Resolution Urging a Boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Michael Waltz (FL-6), and lead Republican for the House Committee on Homeland Security John Katko (NY-24) recently introduced a resolution urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to rebid the 2022 Winter Olympics hosted in Beijing, China. Additionally, if the Games are not moved, the legislation calls for the United States to lead an international boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. "As the Chinese Communist … Continue Reading
February 22, 2021
Reschenthaler Reintroduces Bipartisan END Child Exploitation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), along with U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), reintroduced the END Child Exploitation Act. This legislation extends the period of time that technology companies are required to preserve information about child sexual abuse images they report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). "The … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
Reschenthaler Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), David Trone (D-MD), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), and David McKinley (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan Opioid Patients' Right to Know Act to prevent opioid addiction in medical patients across the country. "Too many lives have been cut short by the opioid crisis, which continues to wreak havoc on families and communities in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout the country," said Rep. Reschenthaler. "I'm proud to join with … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
Reschenthaler Introduces Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act to Support our Ally Against Communist China’s Aggression
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act, sponsored by Senator Rick Scott (FL) in the Senate, to protect Taiwan from Communist China's growing aggression. The Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act further reinforces the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and strengthens Taiwan's ability to resist Communist China's aggressive policies and military actions. As a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, Congressman Reschenthaler introduced … Continue Reading
February 03, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Partisan Budget Maneuver
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H. Con. Res. 11, Congressional Democrats' partisan Fiscal Year 2021 budget resolution. The resolution narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218 to 212, with two Democrats joining all Republicans in opposition. Passage of a budget resolution is the first step in the budget reconciliation process, the fast-track tool President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are using to pass a wasteful … Continue Reading
February 01, 2021
Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Defund EcoHealth Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced on Fox News' "The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton" that he recently introduced the Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act (H.R. 591). This legislation prohibits EcoHealth Alliance, an organization that sent American taxpayer dollars to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), a suspected epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, from receiving federal funding. Further, the bill requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office to … Continue Reading
January 20, 2021
Reschenthaler’s Statement on President Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "Today, I was honored to attend our nation's 59th inauguration and witness another peaceful transfer of power as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. I congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris on this historic occasion, and I pray for the success of our country. "Our nation is facing generational challenges, including … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Reschenthaler Selected to Serve on Rules and Appropriations Committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) was selected to serve on the influential House Committee on Rules and House Committee on Appropriations during the 117th Congress. "I'm honored to have been chosen by Leader McCarthy and my Republican colleagues to serve on the House Committees on Rules and Appropriations and look forward to bringing our southwestern Pennsylvania values to this important work," said Reschenthaler. "As a member of the Rules Committee, I … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes Divisive Impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) spoke on the House floor regarding his opposition to H.Res 24, the Article of Impeachment raised to remove President Donald J. Trump from office. "At a time when our nation is still healing, we must seek out the issues that unite us rather than those that further divide us," Reschenthaler said. In addition, Reschenthaler criticized the weaponization of impeachment, noting that H.Res. 24 "sets a dangerous precedent whereby … Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats’ Attempt to Silence Conservative Voices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H. Res. 8, House Democrats' rules package for the 117th Congress that silences millions of conservative voices throughout the country. The resolution narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a party-line vote of 217 to 206. "Despite Republicans' significant gains in the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats ignored the will of the people and started off the 117th Congress by … Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Reschenthaler Sworn In As Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) was formally sworn in today as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. Reschenthaler will serve a second term representing the citizens of the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, which includes Washington, Fayette, Greene, and portions of Westmoreland Counties. "Today I was honored to take the oath of office to continue representing our southwestern Pennsylvania values in Congress," said Reschenthaler. … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Taking the Oath of Office
U.S. Representative [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was elected to serve as representative of [evo:state]’s [evo:district_ordinal] Congressional District. Representative [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
117th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 117th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2021. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Newest Members of Congress
The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress … Continue Reading